Description
Introduced in the latter-half of 1999 as a 2000 model, the Honda RC51 was a big-bore V-Twin superbike created to put an end to Ducati’s reign of supremacy in production-based racing. The RC51 featured a powerful liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 999cc, 90-degree, DOHC V-Twin paired with a six-speed transmission and an aluminum alloy twin-spar frame. Honda achieved some impressive results with its “Ducati killer” in the form of World Superbike Championship titles in 2000 and then later in 2002 — the same year the RC51 was ridden to an AMA Championship.
With around 130 hp on tap and a dry weight of 440 lbs, the 999cc V-Twin was good for a top-speed of over 165 mph. The RC51 was also markedly more reliable than its Italian twin counterpart, making it much more attractive to riders on the street. It’s not uncommon to come across RC51 specimens with more than 100,000 miles on the clock that are still going strong.
A true racebike with headlights, the RC51 was brimming with competition-grade hardware and componentry. Even the instrumentation is configured with a race-style rev-counter, and the rest of the running gear is equally track-focused. Sold from 2000 through 2006, the RC51 was produced during an era in which American riders were at the top of the game and will forever be associated with legendary US-born racers like Nicky Hayden and Colin Edwards.
Manufactured in April 2000 this example is VIN: JH2SC4537YM001460
The odometer shows 11,635 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: FAIL HIGH
Engine Oil Quality: FAIL DARK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: FAIL
Coolant Quality: FAILED ELECTROLYSIS
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE 3% H2O
Final Drive Condition: GOOD
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: PASS
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: PASS
Turn Signals: PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: PASS
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 70
Forks: GOOD
Shock/s: GOOD
Tire Date Code Front: 4604
Tire Date Code Rear: 2004
Tire % Remaining Front: 80
Tire % Remaining Rear: 60
Tire Press. Front: 11
Tire Press. Rear: 8
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.4
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•OIL LEVEL IS HIGH
•OIL IS DARK
•TIRES ARE AGED MORE THAN 5YRS
•BRAKE FLUID FRONT AND REAR FAILED H2O TEST
•CLUTCH FLUID FAILED H20 TEST
•COOLANT FAILED ELECTROLYSIS TEST
Recommended repairs:
•Replace f and r tires
•Replace engine oil and filter
•Replace front and rear brake fluid
•Replace clutch fluid
•Replace/flush coolant
Modifications:
Akrapovič exhaust.
Marvic wheels.
Brembo calipers.
Öhlins rear shock.
Carbon fender and hugger.
Aftermarket rearsets.
TWM tank cap.
Steel braided brake lines.
Carbon fiber heel guards.
Aftermarket fork adjusters.
DynoJet Power Commander II.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax D208 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Honda is offered on a Bill of Sale with import paperwork. Iconic can help the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for approximately $550. Have any RC51 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
